Selahrah, The Coinmother, Mistress of Commerce – Goddess of Trade, Wealth, and Bargains
Domains: Commerce, Negotiation, Luck
Alignment: Neutral
Selahrah governs trade, contracts, and the ebb and flow of wealth. Merchants, bankers, and guilds invoke her for prosperous deals or protection from swindlers. Her influence balances honesty and cunning; fortunes can rise or fall according to her whims. Tales tell of her walking among marketplaces, tipping scales in favour of clever but fair traders or punishing greed and deceit.
Temples are often part of marketplaces, featuring ledgers, coins, and scales. Offerings of gold or crafted goods are common, with merchants marking important contracts in her name. Legends credit Selahrah with founding merchant guilds in major cities, and some say that observing her symbols in trade areas brings subtle protection against fraud.
Lore & Sayings:
- “May Selahrah weigh your deeds as carefully as your coin.”
- Some traders bury a small coin in her shrine before long journeys.
- Failing to honour her can result in inexplicable misfortune or lost deals.
Symbol: A coin between open palms